Saturday, June 28, 2008

We also did a little family party for Shanna and her little cousin Morgan who just turned 3. She's my brother and sis-in-law - Greg & Jen's little girl. Morgs is verrrrrry reserved around us but she really looks up to Shanna and we all adore her!! Greg & Jenny live in Beaverton which is 15 minutes from here but we're hoping they'll move into the neighborhood soon!

For Shanna's 10th birthday this year, I used Karissa's advice - and took her group of friends out to the salon for makeup, hair and nails! It was a long couple of hours, but they really enjoyed it. They bonded over girl time and I could tell they felt very "adult". They acted completely different than they did at our valentines day party only 4 months ago.

After beautification, Jenae and her friends Karissa and Alex joined us at Penney's for a PHOTO SHOOT! Lots of great shots! I ordered some for everyone.... so hang in there. After a tiring model session we ended up at Sweet Tomatoes for dinner. Everyone was looking at the 12 beautiful girls I had with me. It was an awesome, special birthday for sure.

Haley getting her nails done after the hair and make-up.

Shanna's nails getting done after hair and make-up.

Too bad you can't really see those eyelashes.

Sam getting her hair done.

Shanna getting the war-paint on.

Maddie wasn't too sure about the whole process!

Gabi in background and Sarah in foreground endured lots of curling iron time.

A couple weekends ago our town held a festival on the commons by the lake... there was literally a booth for every type of kid activity you've ever or never heard of! A great time for families with little kids to start signing up for activities they might be interested in. TuHS cheerleaders came as ambassadors and Shanna and her friends enjoyed playing around.

Varsity squad taken by Coach Coyle. Varsity being introduced at the festival. The Mayor has a daughter on JV so there will be lots of perks this year I think!

Shanna and Haley in the sun. Shanna's friends Maddie, Gabi, Haley and her little bro Blake.

Friday, June 27, 2008

To be fair, I needed to add him in here and introduce him as well. Our much-loved friends Bob and Cindy bequeathed him to us when they became dearly departed Hawaiians!!!! The couple we played Hand And Foot with 2 or 3 times a week for 20 years have also moved from the Rogue Valley. Bob's retired from the fire dept. and has a job as a manager of a condo complex on Oahu. We'll be visiting them every few months and I'll show pictures of the new place. We're going to be their FIRST guests in a few weeks! Thanks Bob and Cindy for years of "lettin' the good times roll" (Cindy would say it in French if she were here).... and for Mr. Boy.

About Me

I'm 46 and happy-go-lucky... I'm pretty sarcastic and like to make fun of myself and others. I am a Christian. I love to decorate and yard-sale and give to others. Amazing Race and Survivor fascinate me because I could never go without makeup, showers, food and my comfy bed! My goal is to have 3 kids successfully raised into amazing adults.